lsu stripes handbook 2016
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2016
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Table of Contents Registration ……………………………………………….. 2 Housing & Meals ………………………………………… 5 What to Bring …………………………………………….. 7 Rules & Policies ………………………………………….. 9 Arriving to Campus …………………………………… 12 Check-‐in & Check-‐out ……………………………….. 14 STRIPES Schedule ……………………………………… 16
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Registration Registration for STRIPES begins in early January and ends near the middle of July each year. Please review all participant and registration information before registering.
There are three, four-‐day sessions from which students may choose. Each STRIPES session begins on a Monday and ends on a Thursday afternoon. Sessions are limited to 350 participants each, and registration is available on a first-‐come, first-‐serve basis.
Students can register for STRIPES at lsu.edu/stripes.
When a session reaches its maximum capacity, registration for that session will be closed.
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Registration Options $290 which includes:
• Housing & meals for the duration of the program • STRIPES T-‐shirt • STRIPES water bottle, lanyard and manual
$330 which includes:
• Additional night of housing the Sunday before STRIPES begins, dinner Sunday night and breakfast Monday morning
• Housing & meals for the duration of the program • STRIPES T-‐shirt • STRIPES water bottle, lanyard and manual
Payment & Fee Waivers STRIPES registration fees will be placed on a student's billing statement, which can be viewed through their myLSU account. Please allow at least one week for processing before the fee will show up on the billing statement.
If a student can demonstrate financial need, fee waivers for the cost of registration ($290) are available. Any student who is interested in qualifying for a fee waiver must:
• Complete registration no later than Sunday, July 17, 2016 • Have a completed FAFSA report on file with LSU.
Students attempting to qualify for fee waivers will be notified via email at the earliest possible time regarding the status of their request.
Students who are awarded fee waivers must respond to the email confirming that they are still planning to attend STRIPES and would like to use the fee waiver. Failure to confirm attendance will void the fee waiver and could result in registration fees being charged to the student’s billing statement.
Any student not awarded a fee waiver will have a registration fee charged to their billing statement unless
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they submit a cancellation request to [email protected] by the cancellation deadline.
Please note that fee waivers will not cover the Sunday night of housing & meals.
Cancellation Policy & Refunds If a student wishes to cancel their registration for STRIPES, they must do so via email to [email protected] with the following information:
• Participant’s full name; • Participant’s student ID number; • STRIPES session for which they were registered; • Reason for cancellation.
Students wishing to receive a full refund must cancel their registration by Saturday, July 23 2016.
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Housing & Meals All students attending STRIPES are required to stay overnight in a campus residence hall. Participants are housed in the North and South Halls of the Residential College Complex.
Accommodations in the RCC include:
• 380 bed spaces • Public area wireless Internet access • On-‐site library and classrooms • On-‐site lounges and kitchenettes • Bathroom in each suite • Community living room with TV • Courtyard • Security-‐card access • Walking distance to Tiger Stadium, the Quad,
and the LSU Student Union Please note that bedding, towels and toiletries are not provided by STRIPES.
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All meals are included in the registration fee, beginning with lunch on Monday and ending with breakfast on Thursday. Most meals are served in the campus dining halls and offer a variety of options at each meal time.
During the program, there will be three catered meals including jambalaya at the Fais Do-‐Do, a breakfast buffet at College Connections, and a tailgate style dinner. Snacks are also provided during the scheduled late night activities each evening. If a student has any special dietary needs, they should indicate those requirements on the registration form. Students may also bring extra money if they wish to order food for delivery from a local restaurant.
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What to Bring Students participating in STRIPES are encouraged to wear clothing that is comfortable and suitable for a long day of activity. August temperatures in Louisiana are very hot and humid, and students should bring enough clothing for at least four days.
In the case of rain, it may be a good idea to bring extra clothes and/or a rain jacket. Pack a pair of jeans for night activities, as you’ll have time to change in the afternoon if necessary. Students will want to wear comfortable tennis shoes; and due to the activities scheduled, open toe shoes, sandals, skirts, short shorts and dresses are not recommended for the program.
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Here is a recommended list of items to bring:
• Alarm Clock • Backpack • Bug Spray • Camera • Clothing for four days • Extra money for food and/or bookstore • Flashlight • Hand sanitizer/soap • Hat • LSU apparel • Medications -‐ Any prescription or non-‐prescription • Pillow, sheets, sleeping bag, blanket • Rain jacket • Snacks • Shower shoes • Sleepwear • Sunscreen • Tennis shoes • Toiletries • Towels and washcloths • Umbrella • Water bottle
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Rules & Policies Students who participate in STRIPES are required to abide by the following rules and regulations. If a student does not comply with the rules below, they may be asked to leave the program without refund.
In addition, all STRIPES participants are subject to Residential Life policies and the LSU Student Code of Conduct.
Alcohol & Drugs Absolutely no alcohol or illegal drugs will be allowed for any reason. Students taking prescription drugs for medical conditions should include that information on the STRIPES registration form. If a student requires life-‐saving medications or devices, they should carry them at all times (i.e. asthma/inhaler).
Smoking LSU is a tobacco free campus. No smoking or chewing tobacco is permitted on campus.
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Car Keys Car keys will be collected by staff on the first day of the program and will be returned on the last day of STRIPES. If a student needs to access their car, ask a staff member to accompany you to and from your car as a safety precaution.
Cell Phones Students are allowed to keep their cell phones with them throughout the STRIPES program.
Please be respectful of all staff, guests and presenters and refrain from using your cell phone except for during breaks or free time. If you are carrying your phone to scheduled activities, please ensure that it is set to vibrate or silent.
Guests Students are not allowed to visit or be visited by guests at the STRIPES program.
Jogging If a student would like to go for a jog around campus during free time, they may do so, but should bring another participant with them. Please bring your cell phone and the phone number of a STRIPES staff member in case you get lost. As a safety precaution, please do not run alone or at night.
Leaving STRIPES No student is allowed to leave the program early without permission from a parent or guardian. If you need to leave for any reason, please have a parent or guardian call the STRIPES advisor via cell phone.
Lights Out When staff calls for “lights out,” all participants must return to their assigned rooms for the remainder of the night.
Locked Doors When leaving your room, always bring your student ID, keys and emergency phone numbers in addition to locking your door.
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If you lose the key to your assigned residence hall room, you may be billed for the cost of a lock change ($65). Participation Participants are expected to attend all scheduled events. Some of the events are physically strenuous, and several are conducted outdoors. Participants always engage in these activities by choice, no student will be forced to participate. Students with concerns about participating in any of the events should speak with their small group leaders, an executive staff member, or professional staff.
Please do NOT schedule interviews, tests, or other meetings during the STRIPES program. You are expected to remain with the program during its entirety.
Small Groups It is important for participants to stay with their small groups at all times. Many of the activities during STRIPES are done within small groups to promote teamwork and help students meet new friends. If for some reason you need to step away from the group, please get the approval of your small group leader first.
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Arriving to Campus Please note that the center of campus is closed to visitors, students, and families during weekdays from 7:00 am to 4:30 pm. No one will be allowed access to the inner streets of campus, so it is important to follow the driving directions below.
Directions to the Residential College Complex: From I-‐10 West
1. Take exit 156B-‐-‐Dalrymple Drive/LSU. 2. Stay right off exit ramp and merge onto Dalrymple Drive. 3. Turn right on to Highland Road. 4. At the fourth stop light, turn left on to Aster Street. 5. At the second stop sign, turn left on to Alaska Street. 6. Follow Alaska Street to North and West Halls (buildings will be ahead on the left).
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From I-‐10 East 1. Take exit 155A-‐-‐Nicholson Drive/Highland Road. 2. Go straight off the exit on to Highland Road. 3. At the fifth stop light, take a right on to Aster Street. 4. At the second stop sign, turn left on to Alaska Street. 5. Follow Alaska Street to North and West Halls (buildings will be ahead on the left).
Parking Information Signs will be posted around the entrances to campus directing students where to park. Staff members will be stationed around the Residential College Complex directing students to appropriate parking lots.
Families dropping off students will be allowed to park in loading/unloading areas for approximately 15 minutes. Once your student is dropped off at STRIPES, you must move to visitor parking if you wish to stay longer. Students driving themselves to STRIPES should indicate that on the registration form. Parking permits will be available at check-‐in for those who requested one. Permits are valid in any blue or green student lot.
Please only park in the designated areas, and keep your permit visible at all times through the front windshield. STRIPES and LSU will not be responsible for cars that are towed or ticketed while parked in a non-‐designated area.
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Check-‐In & Check-‐Out
Early Arrival Check-‐In For students selecting early check-‐in on the registration form, check-‐in begins at 6 pm on Sunday and continues until 10 pm. Please do not arrive before the scheduled check-‐in time as staff will not be available to assist you. If you did not select early check-‐in option during registration, you will not be allowed to check in on Sunday evening.
Standard Check-‐In Check-‐in for students arriving on Monday will begin at 8 am and end at 9:30 am. Students should keep in mind that approximately 350 participants will be checking in for each session. Activities begin on Monday at 10 am sharp, and participants should plan accordingly.
Check-‐Out Participants should be packed and ready to check out on the last day of the program before attending any scheduled activities. This will help the check-‐out process run more efficiently.
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Participants check out of their residence hall room by returning their keys to STRIPES staff. Failure to return a key may result in a lock change charge of $65 to the student.
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STRIPES Schedule Take a look at a sample schedule for the STRIPES program. Please note that this only a sample schedule and not the exact STRIPES program.
Monday 8:00 a.m. Check-‐In 10:00 a.m. Floor Meeting 10:30 a.m. Welcome 11:15 a.m. Small Group Meeting #1 12:10 p.m. Buddy Group Meeting #1 1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:50 p.m. Love Purple, Live Gold Trilogy 3:40 p.m. Small Group Meeting #2 4:50 p.m. Show Your True Colors 5:40 p.m. Small Group Meeting #3 6:40 p.m. Dinner 7:35 p.m. STRIPES Games 9:00 p.m. Late Night Activities 12:00 a.m. Lights Out
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Tuesday 8:15 a.m. Breakfast 9:05 a.m. Extravaganza 10:05 a.m. Tug of War 10:45 a.m. Learning Strategies 11:20 a.m. Mock Lecture 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:50 p.m. Oops! I Tweeted Again! 1:40 p.m. Diversity Awareness 2:20 p.m. Buddy Group Meeting #2 2:40 p.m. Snack Break 3:00 p.m. Buddy Group Meeting #3 3:50 p.m. LSU Cheers 4:35 p.m. Career Services 5:25 p.m. Small Group Meeting #4 6:00 p.m. Fais Do Do 7:30 p.m. Campus Tour 8:30 p.m. Alma Mater 9:15 p.m. Late Night 12:00 a.m. Lights Out Wednesday 8:30 a.m. College Connections Breakfast 9:35 a.m. Student Services Tour 10:45 a.m. . Roll Call/Flag Presentation 12:05 p.m. Buddy Group Meeting #4 12:55 p.m. Lunch 1:45 p.m. Find Your Classes 2:30 p.m. Streak Cheers 3:20 p.m. Adjusting to College 4:10 p.m. Break 5:00 p.m. Tailgate Dinner 5:50 p.m. Spirit in Sports 7:00 p.m. Small Group Meeting #5 8:50 p.m. Passing the Torch 9:30 p.m. Late Night 12:00 a.m. Lights Out
Thursday 8:15 a.m. Breakfast 9:05 a.m. Small Group Meeting #6 9:45 a.m. Quiz Bowl 10:35 a.m. Streak Off
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10:55 a.m. Closing Session 11:30 a.m. Check-‐Out For additional information about the LSU STRIPES program or if you have any questions, please contact Kathryn Knaus, [email protected] or (225) 578-‐2781
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